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Question
Give reason:
Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.
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Solution
- All three metals react with water, producing a lot of heat. As a result, hydrogen evolves and catches fire.
- They cannot be kept in the air because air contains moisture or water vapours. They are kept under kerosene to avoid contact with both air and water.
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